2017 Summer-AT.ai

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Our company is trying to “go green,” how can American Trust help? Quarterly statements are now delivered electronically! To view your statement, simply log into your online account. Here’s another way: you can eliminate the paper by having your participants complete enrollment, beneficiary, or salary deferral change forms online. Contact your relationship manager for more info! How do I delete a payroll file that includes an error message? Simply follow these directions: 1. Under the payroll menu, click Payroll Center 2. Select Division 3. Highlight the Payroll Period 4. Incomplete status: Highlight payroll entry and click Delete to remove the record. Note: a pop up box will appear. You must check all boxes then click Continue . The status will return to “Not started”

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What are the DOL guidelines regarding timely payroll submission? Contributions must be received within seven days of the check date. If the contribution file is not received by 2:00 p.m. CT, a Form 5330 will need to filed, and you may incur potential tax penalties,and be responsible for lost earnings that occur past this deadline.

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In the next ATConnection… year-end procedures and a glimpse into 2018.